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Sunset Heights Elementary School vs. Legacy Traditional School - Peoria

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School Overview

School
Sunset Heights Elementary School
9687 W Adam Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
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9/
10
Top 20%
Legacy Traditional School - Peoria
7877 W Hillcrest Blvd
Peoria, AZ 85383
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Sunset Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Legacy Traditional School - Peoria ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,019 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sunset Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 658 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Legacy Traditional School - Peoria ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
1,019 students
658 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sunset Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Legacy Traditional School - Peoria over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sunset Heights Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Legacy Traditional School - Peoria.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sunset Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
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Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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Test Scores

#218 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
#202 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sunset Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Legacy Traditional School - Peoria, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 10% in AZ)
60%
(Top 10% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunset Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Legacy Traditional School - Peoria who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (850099) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunset Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Legacy Traditional School - Peoria who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (850099) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 10% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sunset Heights Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Legacy Traditional School - Peoria by grade.
Pre-K Students
2
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Kindergarten Students
88
104
Grade 1 Students
88
96
Grade 2 Students
108
94
Grade 3 Students
114
103
Grade 4 Students
105
89
Grade 5 Students
124
68
Grade 6 Students
130
58
Grade 7 Students
129
46
Grade 8 Students
131
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Legacy Traditional School - Peoria, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (850099) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sunset Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Legacy Traditional School - Peoria, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (850099) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sunset Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Legacy Traditional School - Peoria, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (850099) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sunset Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Legacy Traditional School - Peoria, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (850099) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
69%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sunset Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Legacy Traditional School - Peoria, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (850099) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sunset Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Legacy Traditional School - Peoria, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (850099) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.49
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sunset Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Legacy Traditional School - Peoria, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (850099) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sunset Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Legacy Traditional School - Peoria, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (850099) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sunset Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Legacy Traditional School - Peoria, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (850099) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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